Childcare Charities
Discover 6,823 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery LTD
Beneficiary group, ChildcareTo provide childcare for children aged between 6weeks to 5yrs old within the Tendring area
The Eden Sda School LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureEducation in a Christian school for children aged 2 to 4 years and 5 to 18 years living in London and its outskirts. Promoting healthy, moral, positive character development and Christian principles. Develop the academic capabilities, competencies and skills in drama, sport and music to enhance learning. Use after school activities to raise self-esteem.
Cygnets Education And Childcare Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education2 settings providing care and education; operating all year round 1 site for children from birth through toddlers, pre-school and out of school care, the 2nd site only toddlers, pre-school and OOSC.
Shepherds Spring Pre-School Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Charity aims to provide good, safe and affordable childcare in Andover, offering both Nursery and Pre-school facilities, with flexible sessions, to help meet the parents needs. The development and care of our children is measured according to the standard set by the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage document. All staff are Paediatric First Aid trained.
The Elizabeth Foundation
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, HousingThe Elizabeth Foundation provides a range of early intervention and support services for very young deaf children and babies, and their families. These include emotional support and advice for families at the time of diagnosis and the period after diagnosis, nursery group education programmes (Ofsted registered), one-to-one education and support, and a Home Learning Programme.
Early Years Wales 2018
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development, care and education of pre-school children in Wales, by encouraging parents to understand and provide for their needs through high quality pre-school groups. To give adults confidence to make the best use of their knowledge and resources, for the benefit of themselves and pre-school children.
Ace Nursery School (cambridge) Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school education
Caras Community Action For Refugees And Asylum Seekers LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesCARAS (Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) is a community organisation with members from all over London. CARAS works closely with a number of organisations in south London to deliver services for refugees and asylum seekers. Projects include after school and youth clubs, ESOL classes, a women's drop-in and advocacy casework.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Langdon Hills
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionThe Parish provides Christian services of worship at its two churches for the benefit of both members and visitors. It encourages spiritual growth by guidance and discussion in small groups. It also provides high quality child-care in the Pre-school and Out-of-school Club.
Kashmir Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe principal activity of the company during the year was to provide vocational training and social recreational and cultural facilities to the community.
Sure And Firm Foundations
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe principal objectives of the charity are:? the advancement of education of children below compulsory school age? the provision of facilities for recreation for such children in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life by providing for all children without discrimination a safe and satisfying pre-school environment
Acorns Early Years Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationFull day care nursery for 3 month to 5 years olds 8am-6pm. After school and Holiday club for 5-11 year olds.
Ilm Schools
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ReligionTo advance the education of school-age children in Cardiff and surrounding areas, in the national curriculum subjects and in Islamic studies, through the establishment and maintenance of a nursery, primary school, secondary school, and provision for post-16 education.
Under Fives Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community developmentThe Under 5's Project is a Nature lead nursery in an urban area, we support families with children from ages 8 months to 5 years. We are passionate advocates for equality for all, and offer extra support to families and children with special educational, medical needs and disabilities. Our aim is to provide an exceptional early years experience that is assessable to all.
Allsorts Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide preschool and out of school care
Beighton Bizzy Bee Playgroups Limited
Beneficiary group, ChildcareWe are a non-profit making charitable company limited by guarantee. We provide good quality affordable childcare for local families enabling them to access work and training. We also direct parents to child development and other services in the local area.
Eastwood Community Playgroup Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Association provides sessional and full day care facilities across three settings, for children aged between 2 years and reception age at local schools. It is Ofsted registered and serves the community within the Eastwood and St Laurence areas.
The Strettons Mayfair Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareA community and healthy living centre providing services in arts & crafts, befriending, complementary therapies, creche, day care, health & exercise, IT & educational classes, leisure activities, information & advice on services for older people, community transport, support advice & health groups, restaurant, volunteering opportunities, walking for health schemes and youth activities.
Evington Muslim Education Trust
Childcare, Education, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo advance the religion of Islam, by the provision of Islamic facilities for worship, Islamic education classes and other Islamic activities.To advance education for the benefit of the general public through the provision of educational activities and facilities, such as nurseries and schools;To relieve hardship among poor people, victims of disasters, and other people in need.
The Charnwood Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationOperation of an inclusive nursery school and family centre for children with all abilities, mainstream and SEND children. Based on the Christian belief in the value of every individual.
Minsthorpe Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationMinsthorpe Charitable Trust is set up to help the advancement of lifelong learning for the students of Minsthorpe Community College and the community it serves.The Trust also owns and manages a 0-5 nursery and a 2-5 sessional daycare centre in the community
Hythe Bay Children's Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationHythe Bay Children's Centre incorporates Hythe Bay Nursery and After School Club and is at the heart of the Government's strategy to deliver better outcomes for children and their families in the Hythe area. We provide seamless, holistic, integrated child-care services for the local community
Margaret Mcmillan Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePROVISION OF NURSERY EDUCATION TOGETHER WITH PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Derwent Stepping Stones Nursery And Community Training Centre
Beneficiary group, ChildcareThe charity operates in the Derwent, Mackworth and Normanton areas of Derby and aims to support families in a holistic way. Our Nursery settings support paying customers, adult learners and those eligible for the Free Early Education Entitlement. Learners can access children's workforce training from traineeships to Level 3 apprenticeship qualifications.
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe offer affordable activities to the local community. Activities include Drop In for the under 5s and their parents/carers; junior, intermediate and senior youth clubs; holiday play-schemes; monthly tea-dances; ESOL classes; Over 50s Activities; community events; After School Clubs; art club; dance and drama club We rent out our spaces to generate funding to run the projects.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many childcare charities are there in the UK?
There are 6,823 registered childcare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the childcare charities by income?
The Salvation Army is the largest by latest reported annual income (£338.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of childcare charities?
Childcare charities reported a combined annual income of £2.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for childcare charities?
Across all childcare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 77.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of childcare charities?
Childcare charities have an average annual income of £280k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.